GDT: Colorado Avalanche vs Ottawa Senators - 7PM - TSN5/RDS - I am NOT OKAY, OKAY. Just Mads Edition

[AchtzehnBaby]

The Senators know this will be a point of emphasis tonight and while the easiest defence to a strong power play is simply playing a disciplined game free of penalties, that is easier said than done against the Avalanche.

The Avalanche are one of four teams in the NHL that boast a top-four power play (25%) and penalty kill (81.9%) ranking eighth and tenth respectively. The Senators on the other hand, while showing signs of improvement find themselves on the other side of the rankings with the 24th ranked power play (16.2%) and the 31st ranked penalty kill (71.8%). On paper that's a tough match up but in practice it's the perfect opportunity to jump start both special teams groups.

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[chipsens]

JBD not playing = missed opportunity imo. He needs to play, so we can see if he's a real NHL player. The rest of this season is about auditioning players for next year...

Also, time to bring up Guenette from BSens!?

 

[Sun God Nika]

JBD not playing = missed opportunity imo. He needs to play, so we can see if he's a real NHL player. The rest of this season is about auditioning players for next year...

I feel it should be more about installing a winning mindset and holding guys accountable for their play. We have been through the development shtick for the better part of the last decade

 

[WallyD]

The Senators know this will be a point of emphasis tonight and while the easiest defence to a strong power play is simply playing a disciplined game free of penalties, that is easier said than done against the Avalanche.

The Avalanche are one of four teams in the NHL that boast a top-four power play (25%) and penalty kill (81.9%) ranking eighth and tenth respectively. The Senators on the other hand, while showing signs of improvement find themselves on the other side of the rankings with the 24th ranked power play (16.2%) and the 31st ranked penalty kill (71.8%). On paper that's a tough match up but in practice it's the perfect opportunity to jump start both special teams groups.

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Thing that concerns me most is the Av's coming in po'ed after losing to Mtl. Sens better be awake for the start or it could get ugly! Have to keep them down initially if they are to have a chance here. Doable but they have to play right. Hope they've been listening to JM who knows what is needed.

 

[Back in Black]

5 minutes to gO

 

[scout20]

I do not think it's a good idea to start Mads Sogaard against the. AVS tonight!

 

[thinkwild]

Oh man, bracing myself for this one. Best wishes Mads. Could write a great story here. Lets do this boys

 

[AchtzehnBaby]

 

[Nova Stutzlia]

Tonight, they're not the Senators, they're the

SNOWBLOWERS!

 

[Micklebot]

I do not think it's a good idea to start Mads Sogaard against the. AVS tonight!

Hoping the boys work extra hard defensively to help him out.

 

[Micklebot]

Tonight, they're not the Senators, they're the

SNOWBLOWERS!

Joe sakics arch nemesis if I recall.

 

[thinkwild]

-110 for a Mackinnon goal. Seems like easy money

 

[WallyD]

I do not think it's a good idea to start Mads Sogaard against the. AVS tonight!

My understanding is that he has actually played well in the AHL of late... Given what we've gotten from other goalies, why not give him a shot? I want them to spend the rest of the season fixing issues and assessing what we've got, both equally important.

 

[Alex1234]

Around Chabot like a pylon

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Chychrun can't get that shot blocked with his D partner inside the Ozone

 

[Crosside]

Nice break out by chabot

 

[mianjo]

Giroux off the post

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

G&G with chances off the draw

 

[WallyD]

Glad they have managed to show us two past bullshit calls against the Av's so far, the offside that wasnt' called and the 4 hour goalie frozen puck. Jobbed twice! Happy memories provided by our friendly neighbourhood NHL referees!

 

[Micklebot]

Stü making a risky play to break it out

 

[Micklebot]

Nice chance there

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Have to box out / take the man on those rebound chances... too much puck watching

 

[L'Aveuglette]

Please don't make me regret watching this game Ottawa.

 

[Alex1234]

Good shift by Chabot

 

[mianjo]

Chabot off the post